FDA Approved Octapharma Immunoglobulin for Dermatomyositis
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has given Octapharma USA approval for the first-ever intravenous immunoglobulin, called Octagam 10%, to treat adult dermatomyositis. 10 out of every million people in the US live with Dermatomyositis, a rare, idiopathic...
FDA to Update Labelling on All Statins for Pregnant Patients
The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) plans to modify labelling on all statins to change the blanketed contraindication on the drugs in all pregnant patients. Statins, a group of lipid-lowering drugs, are used to help reduce illness and mortality of patients who...
Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer Sunscreens Recalled
Johnson & Johnson is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer sunscreens after elevated levels of benzene were detected. Benzene is a chemical compound that, over long term and frequent exposure via skin contact or inhalation, can cause serious health...
IRLAB and Ipsen Form Global Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Parkinson’s Disease
Ipsen, a global pharma company, and IRLAB, a Swedish research and development business, have entered an exclusive licensing agreement for Ipsen to commercialize mesdopetam, a dopamine D-3 receptor antagonist taken orally to improve the quality of life for patients...
FDA Grants Approval to iSTAR Medical for Clinical Trial for MINIject
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted iSTAR Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for to begin a trial with MINIject, a revolutionary MIGS device for patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The study will test the safety and efficacy of...
European Commission Provides Guidance on Codes Under IVDR
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG), part of the European Commission, has provided a guidance document navigating the use of codes under the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). The codes are used to describe the qualifications of both the notified body...